While we still prefer a full 7.1 system when the room — and budget — allow, the new Yamaha YHT-S400 Home Theater System ($600) is a fine choice for cramped spaces. The S400 combines a 31.5-inch sound bar with an advanced receiver that features an integrated subwoofer, three 1080p-compatible HDMI inputs with CEC functionality, linear PCM audio input handling, Yamaha's UniVolume feature for keeping the volume at a consistent level no matter the source, Air Sound Extreme to deliver sound around the listener better than most other virtual surround systems, and more.

You shouldn't have to buy an all-new setup just to wirelessly stream music from your phone or music player to your existing audio equipment, and with the Belkin Bluetooth Music Receiver ($50), you don't have to. This small black dongle includes 3.5mm to RCA and 3.5mm to 3.5mm cables to connect to nearly any piece of audio equipment, and uses Bluetooth 2.0 EDR and A2DP to deliver quality sound from up to 33 feet away.

The McIntosh 60th Anniversary MXA60 Integrated Audio System ($7,500), the company's first-ever standalone setup, gives you audiophile-quality sound in a beautifully compact design. And while its price tag might seem high, you've got to recognize that this thing was designed and built by the same team responsible for the $250,000 McIntosh Reference System. The tabletop system features a high-performance 75-watt-per-channel amplifier, a CD/SACD/MP3 player, vacuum tube preamplifier, an AM/FM/RBDS Tuner, and 2-way bass reflex custom loudspeakers. All that is housed in metal casing with anodized aluminum accents and backlit glass faceplates with Peak Reading Wattmeters.

Leave it to Timberland to take the best of both worlds and combine them for a fantastic coat. That's what they've done with the Timberland Mount Davis Mixed-Media Chore Coat, which mingles a waxed cotton outer with leather trim. It's lined with 100% cotton plaid flannel and features four front pockets and a hidden zip pocket on the inside to guard valuables from the elements. It's the perfect coat as cooler weather blows in, made using the premium materials that Timberland always employs to help give you a fresh look for fall.

With the holidays right around the corner, it's time to consider Allbirds Wool Runners as a gift for someone on your list — or for yourself. Each pair features a single-piece upper that is made from superfine merino wool and provides slipper-like comfort that is stylish enough to wear to all your holiday parties. Meanwhile, the merino-lined insole — sustainably made from castor bean oil — and lightweight foam and rubber sole make sure they're comfortable whether or not you're wearing them with socks. Available in a variety of colors, including the newly unveiled Kea Dark Red and Tui Marine.

Wiring your entire home for sound can be a huge pain — especially if you're working on a historic or otherwise pre-existing residence — which is why we're intrigued by the Sony Altus ($50-$700) system. Utilizing 2.4GHz wireless technology, the Altus system can push audio from the source of your choice, be it a stereo, TV, or iPod, to a maximum of eight separate speakers around your house, letting you "Party in the USA" no matter where you are. If that sounds a bit rich for your blood, there's always the Rocketfish system, which also uses a 2.4GHz wireless audio standard but runs from $60-$200. [Thanks, Todd]

Access your home music library wirelessly -- as well as a host of Internet music sources -- from the Sonos ZonePlayer S5 ($400). Unlike the company's prior solutions, which required an extra speaker setup, the S5 is an all-in-one, packing two tweeters, two mid-range drivers, and an integrated subwoofer, as well as the ability to control everything right from your iPhone or iPod touch. Unfortunately, you have to hardwire the unit to your router to access the Internet tunes, but if you buy more than one, all the rest will be wireless — just plug it in and play. [Thanks, Matthew]